Production Supervisor - Night Shift

valmont; Jasper (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont in Jasper, TN is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead hourly manufacturing teams on a two-shift operation, focusing on safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The role requires strong leadership, ability to read blueprints, and experience with Lean manufacturing. Candidates with 3+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing are preferred. Must promote a positive, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong leadership and ability to meet business objectives.
• Ability to read safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to read blueprints and flat sheets.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety policy compliance.
• Define work schedules to maximize manpower utilization.
• Set production standards and monitor performance.
• Ensure quality checks for high-quality products.
• Train new employees on safety and procedures.
• Prepare time sheets and downtime reports.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school diploma + 7+ years

Associates degree +5+ years

Bachelor's +3+ years

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

1950 Industrial Blvd Jasper Tennessee 37347-0438

Why Valmont

We're Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today . We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward?

A Brief Summary of This Position:

The Production Supervisor is a first-line Supervisor who serves as a highly driven individual that will be responsible for safety, product quality, exercising cost control, producing parts to schedule, motivating shop employees to attain quantity and quality standards and administering company & division policies. This position supervises hourly production employees and maintains the log of shift operations.

Work Shift: Monday - Thursday 8PM - 6:15AM

Essential Functions:

• Monitor employees' performance to ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed and adhered to
• Implement and assign work schedules to maximize the utilization of manpower, machines, and equipment
• Define expected production standards and monitor performance standards of the assigned personnel
• Observe personnel to ensure the proper operation of assigned work and equipment
• Ensure inspection checks and quality assurance occurs to produce high quality products
• Promote a continuous productivity improvement climate that encourages suggestions for operational improvement
• Administer and support company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner
• Train new employees about divisional and organizational activities and safety policies and procedures
• Prepare daily time sheets for hourly employees, production summaries, overtime and downtime reports

Other Important Details about the Role:

• This position reports to the Operations Manager and could have up to 40 direct reports
• Thorough knowledge of the equipment and processes in the areas
• React to change in a timely and organized manner
• Evaluate and weigh alternatives, establish appropriate priorities, and formulate sound decisions affecting all phases of the operation
• Foster harmonious relations within their shift and between shifts
• Frequent use of computers to perform duties of their position

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• High school diploma and 7+ years of relevant experience or Associates Degree with 5+ years relevant experience or Bachelors with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to read and decipher blue prints and flat sheets without assistance
• Ability to recognize and solve practical problems and/or issues
• Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Ability to effectively interpret and present information both one-on-one and in front of an audience
• Ability to calculate figures such as pay changes for employees, proportions and percentages, and product dimensions
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Must have a high awareness of safety at all times
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in a supervisory position
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or logistic operations environment
• Strong Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Practical hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is performed in a factory setting, with most of the time being spent moving around different areas of manufacturing and shipping areas. The incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. This position will be exposed to all hazards located at manufacturing sites including noise, fumes, excessive heat/cold, dust, welding arc, all chemicals associated with the manufacturing areas, smoke, and confined spaces. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. This position may require long hours to support production initiatives for a two-shift operation.

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